Thrush – A Fungal Infection
What is Thrush? Thrush is a fungal infection occurring in the mouth. It is also called as yeast thrush. It leads to the formation of white patches on the …
Category: Skin, Hair, Nails
Diaper Rashes
Diaper Rashes The presence of rashes in the diaper area of the baby that is around the genitals and buttocks are called as diaper rashes. These are generally reddish …
Baby Acne
What is Baby Acne? Your little baby will wake up each day with a small new change. One fine day you may wake up and see little red bumps …
Pregnancy Acne
Pregnancy Acne Acne which is also known as pimple can occur at any age group but there are certain times when you are more prone to getting it. The last …
Melasma
What is Melasma? Melasma, which is also commonly known as chloasma is a skin condition that is characterized by an increased pigmentation on face. This is seen most commonly …
Cherry Angioma
Cherry Angioma Cherry angiomas are quite common types of vascular lesions that appear on the skin. They are usually dilated capillaries or the excessive clumping of blood vessels. They …
Epidermodysplasia Verruciformis
Definition Epidermodysplasia verruciformis, otherwise known as, Lutz-Lewandowsky epidermodysplasia verruciformis or Lewandowsky-Lutz dysplasia is a genetic disorder of the skin that is very rare in nature. It is particularly an autosomal …
HIV Rash
What is HIV Rash? HIV rash is a symptom of Human Immunodeficiency Virus or HIV that commonly appears at the 2nd or 3rd week of the course of the …
Dyshidrotic Dermatitis
What is Dyshidrotic Dermatitis? Dyshidrotic dermatitis is a medical skin condition that primarily affects our hands and feet with small blisters. This condition is also referred as pompholyx, dyshidrotic …
Jock Itch (Tinea Cruris)
What is Jock Itch? Jock itch or Tinea cruris is easily recognized. It is an infection of the skin caused by ringworm (Tinea) which is actually a fungus, not …